Cruisin' Ocean City

Cruise on down to Ocean City Maryland for the 35th Annual Cruisin Ocean City, May 1-4, 2025.  This event will feature over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and trucks.  While the main events will take place at the beautiful beachside Inlet Parking lot, which is located along the historic OC boardwalk, there will be various car shows citywide.  The Cruisin vendor showcase wil be Friday and Saturday at the Outlets in West Ocean City. There will also be entertainment, boardwalk parades, special guests, featured cars, live music, celebrities, a Pedal Car Show, a Neon Light Car Show, a Pinup Contest and lots more.

Taking the stage during Cruisin Ocean City, Thursday May 1st at the OC Performing Arts Center, will be Micky Dolenz!  Enjoy an evening of songs and stories with Micky Dolenz of The Monkees! For tickets visit the OC Box Office or Click Here

Joining the fun, from the Netflix hit series "Rust Valley Restorers" is Avery Shoaf.  Avery will be at the Beachside Inlet, 11-4 Thursday and Saturday, and at the 49th Street Lot 11-4 Friday, meeting and greeting fans.  Also scheduled to appear at Cruisin 2025 will be WWE Hall of Famer, WWE Ambassador and World Heavyweight Champion, Sgt. Slaughter.  The Sarge will be at the 49th Street Lot, 11-4 Thursday and at the Beachside Inlet 11-4 Friday and Saturday, talking all things wrestling with fans.

Some of the country's top national names will be showcasing their products in manufacturers midway at the Inlet Parking lot including Advance Auto Parts, Advantage Lifts, AMSOIL, Bruno's Classic Muscle, Cabella's, Chevy Performance, Classic Auto Mall, Edelbrock, Euroshine USA, Gateway Classic Cars, Halo Lifts, Morton's Towing, National Parts Depot, OPTIMA, Southern Rods & Parts and more.  There will also be a Swap Meet at the 49th Street Oceanfront Parking lot, Thrusday, Friday and Saturday.  New this year, there will be indoor vendors at the Outlets Ocean City in West Ocean City on Friday and Saturday, selling automotive products, arts & crafts and other specialty items.

Additional Cruisin Ocean City highlights are the special Boardwalk Parades that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings.  Cars will cruise from 27th street south to the Inlet parking lot beginning at 8am.

On Sunday the Grand Final Awards will take place at the Beachside Inlet.  Before Cruisin comes to an end there will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presended plus thousands of giveaways throughout the 4 day event.

Schedule subject to change. Follow @CruisinOceanCity on Facebook for up to date announcements!

For additional information contact us at infoevent@specialeventpro.com or 410-798-6304.

For vendor information contact us at jacklyn@specialeventpro.com.

For sponsor information contact us at sponsors@specialeventpro.com. 

IMPORTANT OC ORDINANCES

During Cruisin Ocean City the town will be designated as a Special Event Zone.  There will be reduced speed limits and increased fines.  Everyone in town is encouraged to drive safely and obey all laws.  For additional information on the Special Event Zone please visit the Town of Ocean City FAQ page.

Maryland Motor Vehicle Law and the Town of Ocean City Ordinance state that no loud noise from a vehicle may be heard at a distance of 50 feet from the vehicle at any time.

The town of Ocean City has a trailer parking ordinance which prohibits trailer parking on city streets from May 1st – October 31st. Any Cruisin participants that will be parking a trailer on city streets will need a trailer parking permit. For more information on trailer parking please click here. When making your reservations please check with your hotel or condo to see if they provide trailer parking. Trailer parking permit applications will be avaiable in March, permits will be distributed at the Convention Center during Cruisin Ocean City. 

For additional OC ordinances please click here.

Trailer Parking Information

Additional OC Ordinances